Select Mathew Brady Photographs

Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century,...See more

Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most prolific photographers of the
nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the Civil War period
(1860-1865).

During the Civil War, Brady and his associates traveled throughout the
eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the War through
photographs of people, towns, and battlefields. Additionally, Brady kept
studios in Washington, DC and New York City, where many influential
politicians and war heroes sat for portraits.